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[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] A journalist who revealed offshore accounts and shell companies of a corporate titan and French trade representative has been fined and given a suspended jail sentence by a court in Benin, West Africa. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times] A major border crossing between Nigeria and Benin Republic remained closed on Wednesday without formal notice, leaving thousands of people and vehicles stranded on both sides. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] There are indications that the Federal Government of Nigeria may have commenced moves to reverse the alleged distortions in the Benin-Nigeria cargo trans-shipment route arbitrarily restricted to the Seme-Krake Border by the government of the Republic of Benin. (AllAfrica)

[CAF] Cairo's June 30 stadium will host Wednesday's first quarterfinal of the 32nd edition of the 2019 African Nations Cup of Nations, between one of the tournament's favorites, Senegal, and one of the tournament's surprises, Benin. (AllAfrica)

[RFI] Cairo -Senegal moved into the last four at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Benin. Idrissa Gana Gueye scored the only goal of the game 20 minutes from time at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. (AllAfrica)

[Nairobi News] Morocco's loss to Benin on Saturday night in a penalty shoot-out at the round of 16 stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations was too for one distraught photojournalist to bear. (AllAfrica)

[VOA] Returning African artifacts taken by explorers and colonizers remains a hot-button issue in Europe-Africa relations -- one that gained traction last November when French President Emmanuel Macron announced the return of 26 historic artifacts to Benin. (AllAfrica)

[Capital FM] Cairo -Kenya's hopes of progressing to the round of 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations fell flat on Tuesday night after Cameroon failed to pick maximum points against Benin with the two sides playing to a 0-0 draw in Ismailia. (AllAfrica)

[This Day] In a bid to ensure seamless trade between both countries, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs administration in Benin Republic have agreed to establish a bilateral connectivity aimed at facilitating trade and. (AllAfrica)

[This Day] Yinka Olatunbosun reports on the birth of a travelling solo exhibition, a product of a research work executed by Princess Theresa Oghogho Iyase-Odozi at Thought-Pyramid Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos (AllAfrica)

[IMF] On June 21, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the 4th review of the three-year arrangement with Benin under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). (AllAfrica)

[IMF] On June 21, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation [1] with Benin. At the same time, the Board also completed the 4th Review of Benin's economic performance under a three-year program supported by the IMF's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement; a press release on this was issued separately. (AllAfrica)

[This is Africa] The Benin Empire was one of the oldest and most highly developed states in west Africa, dating back to the 11th century. The walls of Benin City and its surrounding kingdom were a man-made marvel described as "the world's largest earthworks prior to the mechanical era". (AllAfrica)

[ISS] Since February 2018, there have been about 60 terror attacks in the eastern region of Burkina Faso. Although no group has claimed responsibility, the incidents were allegedly carried out by individuals linked to violent extremist groups in the Sahel, such as Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, Ansarul Islam or Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin. This raises concerns about a spread of extremism to neighbouring countries, especially Benin. (AllAfrica)

[Cameroon Tribune] The newly designated Ambassadors of Benin and Sao Tomé and Principe on Feb 25 presented the advanced copies of their accreditation documents at the Ministry of External Relations (AllAfrica)

[Nyasa Times] Republic of Benin and Malawi have fostered their diplomatic relations after its first ever envoy present letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika with hope to strengthen bilateral ties. (AllAfrica)

[Deutsche Welle] Genocide in former German South West Africa, looted art on show: For some, the Humboldt Forum's plan to draw attention to the crimes of German colonial rule in Africa doesn't go far enough. (AllAfrica)

[UN News] A rising number of attacks by extremist groups, using more sophisticated tactics, risk undermining progress in West Africa and the Sahel, the region's UN envoy told the Security Council on Thursday. (AllAfrica)

[Vanguard] The Rivers State Government and the four Ogoni speaking local government areas of the state have taken concrete measures to address the needs of Nigerians of Ogoni extraction living in Benin Republic. (AllAfrica)

[UNEP] Thirty years ago, Emmanuel Avokpo, now 55, ran a lucrative farming business growing tomatoes, yam, maize and peanuts on land he rented. He sold his produce in Tchaorou and nearby Bohicon in southern Benin. (AllAfrica)

[Premium Times] Nigeria's national under-20 side will face their counterparts from Ghana, Niger Republic and Benin Republic in Group B of the WAFU Under-20 Cup Tournament, an official said on Tuesday. (AllAfrica)